Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Croutons, plain VS Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Croutons, plain	12%	15%	73%
Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Croutons, plain	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	14% 407kcal	8.1% 235kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	6.8% 6.6g	1.86% 1.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.7% 1.5g	0.72% 0.23g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.38% 0.07g	1.8% 0.029g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	7.1% 1.2g	3.12% 0.53g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	56.5% 73.5g	35.6% 46.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.1% 0.81g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	13.4% 5.1g	7.37% 2.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21.3% 12g	16.3% 9.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Croutons, plain	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	52% 0.62mg	36% 0.43mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	21% 0.27mg	24% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	34% 5.44mg	22.4% 3.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.6% 0.43mg	8.16% 0.41mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	2% 0.026mg	2.92% 0.038mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	33% 132μg	20% 80μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Croutons, plain	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.6% 76mg	19.6% 196mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18% 0.16mg	27% 0.24mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	51% 4.1mg	37.8% 3.02mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.4% 31mg	9.76% 41mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	21.7% 0.5mg	26.3% 0.6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	16.4% 115mg	11.6% 81mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	3.65% 124mg	4.6% 156mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	68% 37.5μg	46.4% 25.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	46.5% 698mg	20% 298mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.1% 0.89mg	12.6% 1.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.15% 5.5g	1.1% 40.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Croutons, plain VS Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Croutons, plain versus 100 g of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Croutons, plain vs Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola):

• 100 grams of Croutons, plain have 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• While 100 g of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contain 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Croutons, plain.
• Both Croutons, plain and Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5 per 100 grams.
• Both Croutons, plain as well as Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Croutons, plain vs Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola):

• 100 grams of Croutons, plain have 1.4 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Selenium and 2.3 times more Sodium than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• While 100 g of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Potassium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Croutons, plain.
• Both Croutons, plain and Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contain similar levels of Manganese per 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Croutons, plain have 1.7 times more Energy, 3.7 times more Fat, 6.6 times more Saturated Fat, 2.4 times more Omega 3, 2.3 times more Omega 6, 1.6 times more Carbohydrate, 1.8 times more Fiber and 1.3 times more Protein than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• 100 grams of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3